Snow Lake, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Snow Lake, Steuben County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Snow Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County — the most common reported hazard around Snow Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Nov 2025 | Jan 1, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Mar 2025 | Jul 21, 1998 · $312,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 1997 | Aug 20, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Snow Lake get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Snow Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Angola weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.3 | 8.1 | 11.8 | 10.3 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Snow Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 43 miles southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Snow Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 43 mi southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 85 mi north-northwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 104 mi northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Snow Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Snow Lake, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 24 miles west of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 5 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 6, 2004.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Snow Lake's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Snow Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Snow Lake, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 43 miles southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Snow Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Snow Lake the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Snow Lake free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Snow Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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